In Abia State, Nigeria, there will be a governorship election on February 6, 2027. Twelve candidates from different political parties are competing for the position. The current governor, Alex Otti, from the Labour Party, is running for re-election with a new running mate, Ikechukwu Emetu. Other candidates include: Iroetugo Ndubuisi Ogah from the Nigeria Democratic Congress Ijioma Nwokoro Ijioma from the Action Peoples Party Kelechi Anosike from the Peoples Democratic Party Umana Victor Jireh from the Allied Peoples Movement Umezurike Doris Uzumma from the African Action Congress Uchenna Oleh from the National Democratic Party Prince Chibunna Onukwue from the Zenith Labour Party Kelechi Apugo Anthony from the New Nigeria Peoples Party Uba Ekegbara Obasi from the Social Democratic Party Uchechukwu Charles Ijioma from the All Progressives Grand Alliance George Nwachukwu Ikechukwu from the Action Democratic Party The list of candidates was released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as part of their preparation for the election. This election will be a competitive one, with multiple parties involved.
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